Koppies Dam

Koppies Dam is a combined gravity and arch type dam located on the Renoster River, near Koppies, Free State, South Africa. The Koppies Dam Nature Reserve contains the dam. It was established in 1911 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high.

History

The dam was planned in 1908 when the Orange River Colony allocated £65,000 for a dam and canals. It was completed in February 1912 and was raised twice, lastly in 1971.